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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Young Parents Lunch Club
11:45-14:15TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre , at: Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust NN1 4AZ. 01604 633894; For bump - 5s, £1 (drop in). Under 19s club, lunch included.
Kings Heath
Stay and Play Drop in
13:00-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
9:30-11:30TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Mini’s 9:30; Babies 10:30.
Mini Springers Parent & Toddler Group
St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group
10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Crescent NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 715342 For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). 20p per extra child.
Oncore Dance Academy
Baby Ballet: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 4s, Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. Junior Ballet: 17:00-17:45T; For 4 - 5s, Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. (please book).
Northampton
Stay & Play Drop In: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Ducklings Baby Weighing Clinic: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). at Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484.
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9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, .
Mini Music & Baby Music
Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre
Messy Play: 9:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Wear old clothes! Baby Massage Drop-in: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor Drop In: 12:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537.
Spring Lane Children’s Centre
Parents & Tots Swim Sessions
Chatterbox
10:00-12:00T at Springs Family Centre, Spring Boroughs NN1 2SN. Karen: 01604 630457; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). Craft and Music time.
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:30-11:30TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
10:30-11:30T at St Matthew’s Church Rooms, 27a The Drive NN1 4RY. Susy Wilkins: 07557949237; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (book by term). Quote ‘Toddle About’ for free trial.
Lunch Club
11:30-12:15T at Camrose Children’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Healthy lunch provided £1 adult/50p child .
In the Water
Music & Singing
14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.20 per session (drop in). Pool open to under 5s. £2.30 w/ leisure card.
Water Babies Swimming Classes
14:00-15:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre , Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Music is Fun
15:15-16:00T at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).
Ante-natal Class for under 25s
16:30-18:30T at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre,, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894 ; For bump, £1 (drop in).
Spencer
Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre
Bumps, New Babies & Breastfeeding Buddies: 9:00-12:00TH; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). Camrose Community Toy Library: 9:3011:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Camrose Stay and Play: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For up to 8 years in holidays. at Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.
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Parent & Tots Swim
9:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). £2.40 per swim with leisure card.
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Thorplands Children’s Centre
Clothing Bank: 8:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Doodle Dots (Childminders): 9:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131.
Upton
Tumble Tots
9:45-12:30T at The Elgar Centre, 1 High Street NN5 4EN. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Babes 9:45; Walking-2yrs 10:45; 2-5yrs 11:45.
Weston Favell Rhymetime
10:30-11:00TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Drop in music sessions open to all.
Wootton
Community Stay & Play
13:30-14:45T at Hardingstone & Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Village Hall, Farmclose Road NN4 6DA. 01604 660526; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Tuesday Abington
St Gregory’s Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Entrance through the back of the car park.
Health Visitor Drop In
9:30-10:30T at Wallace Road Nursery School, Wallace Road NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
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Northampton NCT Get Togethers
10:00-12:00TH at Various Members’ Houses. 07778 184883; For bump - 4s, £0.50 (donation). All welcome,Please contact for dates & venue.
Kingsley Park Mums & Tots
13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Billing
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:00-11:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.
Blackthorn
Sticky Fingers
9:30-11:00T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Drive NN3 8DB. 01604 411166; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun and Creative group.
Blackthorn Good Neighbours and Children’s Centre
Growing Your Own Food Project (Shadowfax): 9:30-11:30T; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stay & Play with Toy Library: 13:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play and Explore and Toy Library. Rainbows: 16:30-18:00T; For 5s, FREE (please book). Girl guiding section for 5-7 year olds. at Blackthorn Community & Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504.
Ecton Brook
Creative Crafts
9:30-11:00T at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Far Cotton
GymBugs Sessions
10:00-14:45T at NCAAC, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; 0 - 5s, (book). Enjoy Bars, Beams & Bouncing.
Grange Park
Drop In Health Clinic
9:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of mth.
Stepping Stones
9:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane. 01604 875188; For 0 - 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week.
Baby Ballet
14:00-14:30T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 4s, (please book).
Grange Park Health Clinic
9:30-11:30T at The Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of mth.
Hardingstone
Music Bugs Classes
10:15-12:00T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Headlands
Come & Play, Support & Health visitor
10:00-11:00TH at Headlands Children’s Centre at, St Albans Church, Jubilee Hall NN3 2RA. 01604 411440; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.
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Pre-school Swimming Lessons
9:00-14:00T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre , Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Tuesday:9.00-10.30 & 1.00 - 2.00.
Stay & Play Outreach area
9:30-11:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre at Ling’s Primary School, Hayeswood Road NN3 8NN. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Outreach area only.
10:30-12:30TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Parent & toddler swimming lessons.
Hunsbury Rhymetime
Moulton
Sing and Sign Baby Signing
10:30-12:00 at Derngate Gym NN1 1TY. 7914572840; For 0s, £8.34 per child (book by 6-week term). 6-week Baby Yoga Course.
Moulton Rhymetime
13:00-14:00T at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre , at: Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust NN1 4AZ. 01604 633894 ; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Ask for prices.
Northampton Centre
13:00-15:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
10:30-14:30T at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Sessions at 10:30-11am & 2-2:30pm.
9:30-12:30TH at Moulton Village Hall NN3 7SD. 07985 523113 ; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Aqualight Baby Yoga
11:45-12:30T at The Maple Tree Clinic, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0s, (please book). 45-min yoga sessions for parent & baby.
Yoga & Creche
14:15-14:45T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kings Heath Lunch Club
Stay & Play Drop In
Vernon Terrace Sure Start Children’s Centre
11:30-12:15T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Healthy lunch provided £1 adult/50p child .
Kingsthorpe
Community Stay & Play
9:15-14:30T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Sessions: 9.15 - 11.15 & 1.00 - 2.30pm.
Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre
Twice as Nice Twins Group: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s. Story Time: 15:00-16:30TH; For 0 - 5s, at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537. FREE (drop in).
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
MamaBabyBliss Baby Yoga
15:00-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.
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Camrose Children’s Centre
Post Natal Clinic: 9:00-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (please book). Appointment Only. Baby Grow, Breastfeeding & Health Visitor: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0s, £1 (drop in). Call centre for further details. at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Victoria Road NN1 5HE . 01604 633894.
Community Toy Library: 13:00-16:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Stay & Play Family Health Drop in: 13:0015:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.
Thorplands
St Giles Toddle In
Thorplands Children’s Centre
10:00-12:00T at St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace NN1 2BN. Sue: 01604 230360; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Crafts, play and singing.
Clothing Bank: 8:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s. Health Visitor Drop In: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0 5s. Includes music session for the children! Families Need Fathers: 19:00-21:00T; 1st Tuesday of the month. at Thorplands, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131. FREE (drop in).
Northampton Central Library
Northampton Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For confident walkers. Songs, rhymes & books. Northampton Bounce and Rhyme: 11:0011:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). for babies and non walkers. at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000.
Messy Play
13:00-14:30T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at Salvation Army, Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
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Community Stay and Play
Soothing 6-week baby yoga and baby massage classes Relax with your baby and make new friends!
Visit www.mamababybliss.com or call Nicola on 07914 572840
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Taster Session
Northampton High School Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. 01604 667979; For 2 - 3s, £1.50 per session (drop in).
Headlands
Headlands Parent and Toddler Group
9:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
15:00-16:30TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
Junior Street Dance
9:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Jacqui: 07989 569958; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month.
Let’s Get Active
Kings Heath
Stay and Play Drop in
13:00-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
Penfold Children’s Centre
Health Visitor Drop-in: 9:15-10:15T; For 0 2s, FREE. Baby weighing & advice. Little Explorers: 10:30-12:00T; 0 - crawling. at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909. (drop in).
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Holy Trinity Mums & Tots
Tiny Time
Hunsbury
10:00-11:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Supporting physical development.
Reynard Way Mums n Tots
9:30-11:00T at Reynard Way Church , 172 Reynard Way NN2 8QY. Julia: 01604 846 227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in). 10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.
The Abbey Centre Toddler Group
Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre
Stay & Play: 9:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, Toddler Time: 14:45-16:15TH; For 1 - 3s, For new walkers+. at St David’s Church Rooms , Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537. FREE (drop in).
17:00-17:45T at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Fun street dance class with different styles.
Lings
Story Stomp
15:15-16:00T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre at Ling’s Primary School, Hayeswood Road NN3 8NN. 01604 413504; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Northampton
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
9:15-14:00TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Parent & toddler swimming lessons.
Action Kids Activity Classes
10:00-10:45T at Spring Lane Childrens Centre, St James Clinic Hall NN1 2JW. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). dance,gymnastics,athletics & parachutes.
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
10:30-11:30T at St Matthew’s Church Rooms, 27a The Drive NN1 4RY. Susy Wilkins: 07557949237; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (book by term). Quote ‘Toddle About’ for free trial class.
Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre
Well-being Drop-in: 10:00-12:00T; For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in). Last Wed of the mth. Baby Stay & Play: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Mini Music & Baby Music: 13:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894.
Spring Lane Children’s Centre
Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Baby Stay & Play: 11:00-12:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For non walkers only. Story Time and Messy Play: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484 or 07795 110109.
Toddler Time
13:30-14:30T at Headlands Children’s Centre at, Broadmead Baptist Church Room NN3 2QY. 01604 411440; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Group starts 15/1/14.
Chatterbox
9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, .
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14:00-16:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Parents & Tots Swim Sessions
14:00-16:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.20 per session (drop in). Pool open to under 5s. £2.30 w/ leisure card.
Messy Play
15:30-16:30TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 0 - 5s, £1 (please book). Call Centre to book.
Junior Tennis Sessions : 2-5 yrs
Classes for older children as well. Dallington Park Rd, Northants, NN7 5AA To book call James: 07747 785 344 Email: jameshaley53@hotmail.com www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com Hartbeeps offers original music & sensory play classes for babies & children in Northampton, Rushden & Kettering. Contact Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com
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Pitsford
Pitsford Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, Pitsford NN6. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Great selection of toys!
Blackthorn
Sticky Fingers
Stay and Play
13:00-15:00T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Drive NN3 8DB. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play and Explore in an informal atmosphere.
St James
Mums ‘n’ Tots
9:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, activities, baby area, ride-on toys.
Boothville
Ripple Effect Yoga
Stay & Play
13:30-15:30TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Clinic, 116 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Dads’ Football
Upton
Upton Tots
10:15-12:15T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. 01604 454243; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories, songs & refreshments.
Talking Point
10:30-12:30TH at 16 Mill Pond Drive, Upton NN5 4EW. Marilyn: 01604 454243; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). New mums to meet informally and make friends.
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Aqualight Babies Swimming
16:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS . Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.
Blackthorn Children’s Centre
9:00-11:00T at Little Pickle Coffee Shop, St Crispin’s Retail Village NN5 4XB. 01604 948255; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). A craft session for toddlers & pre-schoolers.
18:00-19:30TH at Run by Thorplands Children’s Centre at, Thorplands Primary School playing field NN3 8NH. 01604 741131 ; FREE (please book).
Northampton NCT Get Togethers
13:30-15:00TH at Various Members’ Houses. 07778 184883; For bump - 4s, £0.50 (donation). All welcome,Please contact for dates & venue.
Chatty Time: 9:30-11:00T; FREE (drop in). Baby Stay & Play with Toy Library: 11:00-12:00T; For 0s. 6 mths & under, with Toy Library. Breast Buddies: 11:00-12:00T; 0 - 1s. Family Fun: 15:15-16:30T; For 0 - 5s. at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504. FREE (drop in).
St Crispins
8:00-18:00TH at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
9:15-11:00T at Wallace Road Nursery School, Wallace Road NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 1s, £1.
13:30-17:00T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.
Bumps, New Babies & Breastfeeding Buddies: 9:0012:00TH; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). Community Toy Library: 9:3012:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Stay and Play: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 5s, For up to 8 years in holidays. Baby Massage: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0s, at Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre NN5 7DF. 01604 585219. FREE (drop in).
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Weston Favell
Emmanuel Family Tots
10:00-11:30TH at Emanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 402150; For 0 5s, £1. Relaxed atmosphere & safe play.
Gym Catz
10:00-11:45TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun-based gymnastics and soft play.
Tots Group
10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Wootton
You and Your Newborn
10:00-11:30TH at Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 660526; For 0s, FREE.
Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby. Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:0014:30TH; For bump, £8 per session (6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.
Duston
Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play
10:00-11:45T at Duston Community Centre, St Luke’s Centre NN5 6JB. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, . BIG fun and stimulating music/ play classes.
St Luke’s Mums & Tots
14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s School, St. Crispins Drive NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; For 0 - 4s.
Ecton Brook
Ecton Brook Children’s Centre
Childminders Group: 9:15-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, Fun with Music: 9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 5s. 9:30 9:55 & 10:00 - 10:30. Baby Clinic: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s,. Health Visitor available 13:30. at Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280. FREE (drop in).
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10:00-11:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.
Homebirth Group
‘Great Big Noise!’ Sessions
Sat 11:00-11.30am, £3.50 per session
For excitable 2-4 year olds who prefer creative play instead of set dance steps! Parachutes, Art, Percussion, Fun Songs, Stories and Dance. Open Stage, St Michael & All Angels Church Hall, Perry Street, Northants, NN1 4HL. openstage@rocketmail.com | www.facebook.com/openstage.northampton
07847 922 542
Grange Park
www.openstage.vpweb.co.uk
Talking Point
10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close. Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums (babies up to 8 mths).
Moulton
10:30 - 12:00 & 13:30 - 15:00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB. For 0 - 4s.
Music Bugs Classes
9:30-11:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Headlands
13:00-14:30TH at Headlands Children’s Centre, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. 01604 411440; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). babies from birth to 15 months.
Hunsbury
Danes Camp Leisure Centre
Parent & Tots Swim: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session. £2.40 per swim with leisure card. Gym Minis Pre-school Gymnastics Sessions: 9:15-10:45TH; For 1 - 3s. Tiddler Swim Lessons: 16:00-17:00T; 0 - 5s. at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200. (please book).
East Hunsbury Toddlers
9:30-11:00T at East Hunsbury Primary School DSP Hall, Penvale Road NN4 0QW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family.
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Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga
19:30-21:00TH at Om Studio NN2. Claire:07966288236; For bump, £8 per session (6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.
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Hardingstone
Baby and You
19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366 ; For bump, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives.
Northampton Centre
Young Parents Group
13:00-15:00T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; FREE (drop in).
Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre
Healthy Baby Drop In
Midwife GTT Clinic: 8:45-12:00TH; For bump, FREE (please book). Appointment only. Polish Craft Club: 16:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). at Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894 .
Kingsthorpe
9:30-11:30TH at Gloucester Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Camborne Close NN4 8PH . 01604 762251; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). for parents/carers & children aged 0-18 mths.
Kings Heath
9:30-11:30T at Camrose at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). Inc. development checks & advice.
Stay & Play
13:00-14:45TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Breastfeeding Support
15:30-17:00TH at Kingsthorpe Sure Start Children’s Centre, St David’s Rd NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
In the Water
Music & Singing
Tinies
Active Baby Company Swimming
9:30-10:30TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.
Stay and Play
9:45-11:15TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre , at: Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust NN1 4AZ. 01604 633894 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
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GymBugs Sessions
Come along to GymBugs, and along with our qualified pre-school coaches, you can assist your child to explore wonderful and exciting equipment such as ladders, beams and climbing apparatus whilst beginning to learn the basic skills of gymnastics. For the older children, there are more structured classes where they are taken around the apparatus by the coaches in small groups and slightly more difficult gymnastics skills are practiced. There will also be a chance in this lesson to partake in the British Gymnastics award schemes.
Wacky Wednesdays Join us on Wednesdays during school holidays and play with our equipment! Drop in 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm: ÂŁ4 p/c. For under 5s.
Monday
Tuesday
10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (under 2’s) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)
10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)
Wednesday
Thursday
10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)
10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs)
To book a place, please ring 01604 859412
www.ncaacgymnastics.com
We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD.
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Tuesday
Daventry Library
Daventry Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to check running before dropping in. Baby Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. Call to check running. at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000 .
Braunston
Musical Movers / Story Explorers
13:00-14:00T at Daventry West Children’s Centre at, Braunston Toddler Group. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 7 & 21 Jan.4 & 18th Feb.4 & 18th March.
Baby Time
Braunston Toddler Group
13:30-15:00TH at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. elm490@aol.com; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Term time:1.303.00pm & Hols:9.30-1.00pm(£3).
Brixworth
Tiny Treasures
14:00-15:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). under 12 mths.Alternate wks,starts 14/1/14.
Daventry
Daventry Leisure Centre
Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:00-12:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.25 per child (drop in). see website for opening times. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.
Tumble Tots
9:30-12:15T at The Saxon Suite, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster.
Middlemore Mums & Tots (NCT)
9:45-11:15TH at Middlemore Farm Pub, Hidcote Way NN11 5JZ. Kiran:07714767867; For bump - 3s, £1 (donation). Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits included.
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10:00-11:15T at Daventry East Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 18th Feb, 8th & 15th April 2014.
Rhymetime
10:30-11:15T at Daventry East Children’s Centre at, Daventry Library NN11 4GH. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 7th Jan - 15th April 2014.
Toddlers Group
13:30-14:45T at Holy Cross Church, Church Walk NN11. Paula: 01327 877979; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Tues of month.
Acting, Performance & Singing Classes
17:45-18:45TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, . Acting & Performance classes! £34 per term.
Long Buckby
Long Buckby Children’s Centre
Tiny Treasures: 10:00-11:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Under 12 mths. 07/01/2014 18/02/2014. Baby Beats & Sensory Play (Long Buckby): 14:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Starts 7th January 2014-runs every other wk. Health Visitor Clinic: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. at Long Buckby Childrens Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037.
In the Water
Music & Singing
Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group
9:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. 01327 842587 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Birth Preparation Workshops
18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45. Workshops for expectant mums and partners.
Naseby
Naseby Mums and Tots
10:00-12:00TH at Naseby Methodist Church, Gynwell NN6 6DB. Gemma: 07806 619974; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Craft, drinks and snack included.
Weedon
Woodford Halse Children’s Centre
Music for your little ones: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). please call centre to book your place. Little Goslings Baby and Toddler Group: 13:30-15:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, song time & outside play. at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Chapel Rooms NN7 4QU. 01327 264809.
Welton
Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs
13:30-14:15T at Welton Village Hall, Well Lane NN11 2JS. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book a free taster.
Woodford Halse
Woodford Halse Children’s Centre
New Babes Group with H/V: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Toddles with Health Visitor: 14:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809.
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Wednesday
Pre-school Dance Classes
Badby Mums & Tots
9:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Brixworth
Nature Tots
10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 07703 160878; For 0 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month. Outdoor tots group.
Brixworth Children’s Centre
Breastfeeding Support: 11:0012:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Runs weekly.(Not 19th & 26th Febraury 14). Baby Beats: 13:00-13:45T; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18 months. 8/1/14 - 12/2/14. Story Explorers: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 26/2/14 2/4/14. Musical Movers: 14:00-14:45T; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 18 months+. 8/1/14 - 12/2/14. at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246.
Daventry
Come and join in with Melody Bear. Our classes are a fun introduction for young children to the world of dance. They promote co-ordination, physical fitness, agility and early learning curriculum skills. Dance along, sing along, listen along all with Melody Bear. Tuesday: 4.30 - 5.15pm Bugbrooke Sunday School Rooms. Saturday: 9.30-10.00am Daventry Community Centre. Suitable for children aged 2-4yrs.
Daventry Leisure Centre
Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.25 per child (drop in). Closed 13:00-14.30. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:30-16:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.
Call Maureen on 01604 832311 www.performersacademy.org
Active Baby Company Swimming Classes
9:45-12:15TH at Daventry Court Hotel (Puma Hotels) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.
Time for 2’s
10:00-11:30T at Daventry East Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 2 - 3s, (drop in). 8th Jan - 12th Feb 2014.
Daventry Story Stomp
10:15-10:45T at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000 ; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories & activity for toddlers (fortnightly).
Young Parents Group
13:30-14:45T at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 8th Jan, 5th Feb, 5th March 2014.
Guilsborough
Guilsborough Surgery Breastfeeding Drop In
11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Long Buckby
Long Buckby Sure Start Children’s Centre
Story Explorers: 13:45-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 8/1/14 - 5/2/14. Musical Movers: 13:45-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 05/03/2014 - 26/03/2014. 18mths +. at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037.
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Dance & Movement with Melody Bear
Badby
Love Ballet Dance Company
Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 16:4517:15TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.25 per child (book by term). Ballet for the little ones. Gymnastics Classes: 18:15-18:45TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.75 per class (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, bridges and more. at Buckby Health and Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE . Lorraine: 07921 853773.
Birth Preparation Workshops
18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45. Workshops for expectant mums and partners.
Weedon
Musical Minis
9:45-10:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4PQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.
Brixworth
Health Visitor Clinic
9:30-11:30T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, The Old School NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs weekly.
Olive Shoots
10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Library & Community Centre, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. Becky 01604 882327; For 0 3s, £1 per family (drop in). (starts 2nd week back at the start of term).
Crick
Creative Play
10:00-11:30T at Crick Village Hall, Bucknills Lane NN6 7SX. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Starts 9/1/14,Runs every other week .
Daventry
Little Kickers
9:30-10:15TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.
Daventry East Children’s Centre
Creative Play: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 27th Feb - 27th March 2014. Musical Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 20th Feb,10th & 17th April 2014. Baby Beats with Sensory Play: 10:0011:15T; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 9th Jan - 13th Feb 2014. at Daventry East Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861.
Stay & Play
10:00-11:30T at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 9th Jan - 27th March not half term .
Daventry Leisure Centre
Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 10:30-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.25 per child (drop in). see website for opening times. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:30-13:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.
East Haddon
East Haddon Toddler Group
Caterpillar Club
9:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, (turning opposite The Red Lion Pub) NN6 8BU. Rachel: 01604 771292; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Inc. crafts, stories & snacks. 1st visit free.
Woodford Halse
13:30-15:00TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre at , East Haddon Village Hall, High Street NN6 8BU. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Runs alternate wks, starts 16/01/14.
West Haddon
9:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AY. Nic: 07928 184685; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Weekly craft corner and singing circle.
Woodford Halse Children’s Centre
Breastfeeding Support: 9:00-16:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Mini Musical Beats: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 2 classes: 09.30am and 10.45am. Baby Massage & Breastfeeding Support: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies from 6 weeks to 9 months. at Woodford Halse Surestart Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809.
Breastfeeding Support Drop In
9:00-16:00T at Woodford Halse Sure Start Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Creative Play
Kelmarsh
Parent & Tots Group
12:00-14:00T at Nagarjuna Centre Cafe, The Old Rectory NN6 9LZ. Sarah: 01604 686778; For 0 - 5s, . Free drink with every panini order!
Long Buckby
Action Kids Activity Classes
9:30-10:15T at Buckby Health & Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). dance,gymnastics,athletics & parachutes.
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Family Fun at Royal & DeRngate
PePPa Pig’s Big sPlash Fri 7 – sat 8 March
Join Peppa and her friends for a brand new adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles! The nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it quick! Setting up a fete to raise money for the repairs, they’ll need your help to make sure everything goes smoothly from running the stalls to the Champion Puddle Jumping competition. ticKets £13.50*
DinosaUr Zoo thU 10 – Fri 11 aPril
Dinosaur Zoo returns with an exciting, interactive show bringing these pre-historic creatures to life like never before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, observe and interact with these life-like dinosaurs in this impressive and imaginative live show. But watch out. Not all of these Jurassic giants are as tame as they seem! ticKets £13.50*
i Believe in Unicorns tUe 15 – thU 17 aPril
Olivier Award nominated Wizard Presents bring bestselling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s enchanting tale to life in an “utterly magical interactive show” (The Stage) set in a library filled with books. “BreathtaKinglY BeaUtiFUl anD UtterlY charMing” PRIMARY TIMES
MooMinsUMMer MaDness thU 22 MaY – sUn 1 JUne
Puppetry, live music and heart-warming humour combine to bring tove Jansson’s much-loved Moomins to life in a brand new adventure for the whole family. Moominsummer Madness is a world premiere production co-produced by Royal & Derngate. ticKets £10*
ticKets £7.50*
Box Office 01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk * Transaction fee of £2.50 applies for telephone and website bookings.
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